GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

Random words

WordMeaning
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
missivea written communication : letter
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application